Matchday four for the 2026/27 NPFL season don come with plenty action, goals and serious football gbege, as Kano Pillars, Rangers and Plateau United make their presence felt across different stadiums.
From Kano Pillars wey scatter Doma United 4-1 to Rivers United wey manage draw for away ground, make we yarn about all the results, the big moments and wetin dem mean for each team, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
NPFL Results: Kano Pillars Use 4-1 Win Teach Doma United Lesson
Kano Pillars no come their house to play around. The Sai Masu Gida hammer Doma United 4-1 for one match wey get goals, penalty wahala and small comeback hope from the visiting team.
The home boys start the party for the 20th minute when Abdullahi Musa find the net, giving Kano Pillars early advantage.
For the 30th minute, Rabiu Ali get chance to make am 2-0 from the penalty spot, but the experienced midfielder miss the opportunity.
According to the Opta stats wey dem supply, Ali don now miss five penalties for NPFL since the beginning of last season. Na at least three more misses than any other player for that period.
But Ali no allow the penalty miss disturb am. Just three minutes later, the midfielder redeem himself as he score for the 33rd minute to push Kano Pillars two goals ahead.
Doma United come back from halftime with better energy. Eight minutes into the second half, Sadiq Rilwan pull one goal back, giving the visitors small hope say comeback fit happen.
But that hope no last long. Ahmed Musa restore Kano Pillars’ two-goal advantage for the 77th minute, before Nasiru Salihu put the final nail for the coffin in the 90th minute to complete the 4-1 victory.
The result put an end to Doma United’s perfect beginning to the season. Before this match, the league leaders don win their first two games against Inter Lagos and Enyimba without conceding any goal.
Nasarawa United 1-1 Rivers United: Pride of Rivers Share Points for Away Ground
Rivers United no fit carry all three points come back from Lafia, as the Pride of Rivers play 1-1 draw against Nasarawa United.
The visitors take the lead for the 66th minute after Harrison Ebah mistakenly turn the ball enter him own net, giving Rivers United advantage.
But Nasarawa United no gree bow. Musa Yakubu step up for the 84th minute and convert penalty to level the match for the home side.
The draw mean say Rivers United still dey unbeaten after three matches, with two wins and one draw.
For Nasarawa United, the result leave dem with one win, two draws and one defeat from their first four matches.
Kun Khalifat 2-4 Rangers: Champions Continue to Chop Wins
Rangers carry their fine start to the season go another level after dem beat Kun Khalifat 4-2 for Owerri, extending their winning run for the 2026/27 NPFL campaign.
The defending champions open the scoring for the 27th minute through Temitope Folarin.
Kun Khalifat no take long before dem respond. Preye Seikorowei level the score, but Rangers quickly collect their lead back as Waheed Adebayo score just four minutes later.
The Flying Antelopes continue to press, and for the 66th minute, Chimobi Igwilo find the net to make am 3-1.
The home team no give up. Ayuba Umar reduce the deficit for the 84th minute, setting up a tense finish as Khalifat look for another comeback.
But Igwilo come finish the matter for stoppage time. The attacker score him second goal for the fourth minute of added time, sealing Rangers’ 4-2 victory.
Kun Khalifat still dey search for their first win after four matches. Dem get two straight draws before suffering two defeats.
Meanwhile, the Coal City boys don win their last two matches and still get two games in hand.
Enyimba 0-1 Inter Lagos: Moses Header Give Visitors First Win
Inter Lagos carry one important away victory from Aba after dem beat Enyimba 1-0, thanks to Ezekiel Moses’ goal for the 18th minute.
Moses rise well and head the ball enter net, giving the visitors the lead and a valuable advantage away from home.
One Opta stat wey dem supply show say Enyimba never win an NPFL home game after dem trail for halftime since their 2-1 victory over Jigawa Golden Stars for July 2021.
The record stand at nine matches, with two draws and seven defeats (DLLLDDLL, as supplied).
The defeat add more pressure to Enyimba’s difficult beginning to the season, as the Aba-based club don now lose three matches consecutively.
Inter Lagos, on the other hand, finally get their first win of the campaign after back-to-back defeats against Doma United and Sporting Lagos.
Plateau United 3-1 Shooting Stars: Jos Boys Turn Match Around
Plateau United show fighting spirit for Jos as dem come from behind to beat Shooting Stars 3-1, collecting their second victory of the season.
Shooting Stars start the match with advantage after Taheer Abubakar score for the 15th minute to put the visitors in front.
But Plateau United no panic. Five minutes after halftime, Jibrin Ibrahim level the score for the 50th minute, bringing the home side back into the game.
The Jos boys continue to push forward, and their hard work pay off for the 71st minute when Seiyefa Jackson put Plateau United ahead for the first time.
Gideon Monday later seal the victory for the 86th minute, scoring the third goal to send the home supporters into celebration.
Shooting Stars finish the match with 10 players after Gbolagade collect second yellow card and receive marching orders.
After losing their opening-day match against Rivers United, Plateau United don now win their second game of the season. Dem also remain unbeaten in their last three matches, including a draw against Niger Tornadoes.
For Shooting Stars, the result mark their first league defeat after dem begin the campaign with victory over Inter Lagos.
Warri Wolves 1-0 Kwara United: Seasiders Finally Taste NPFL Victory
Warri Wolves don finally collect their first win of the season after dem beat Kwara United 1-0.
The Seasiders start the match with serious speed, as Ejike Ezekiel score just eight minutes into the game to put the home team ahead.
Wolves hold their ground till final whistle, collecting three important points after consecutive defeats to Bendel Insurance and Rivers United.
Kwara United, meanwhile, suffer their second defeat of the campaign. Before this match, dem don already record their first win against Katsina United.
Sporting Lagos 0-2 Abia Warriors: Umuahia Boys Collect First Win
Abia Warriors don finally open their winning account for the season after dem beat Sporting Lagos 2-0 away from home.
The match remain goalless for a long time, but Ikoi Etta break the deadlock for the 88th minute before Emeka Obioma add another goal for the 90th minute to seal the victory.
The defeat na Sporting Lagos’ second loss of the campaign. The newly promoted side don now record one win and two defeats.
For Abia Warriors, the result mark their first victory after dem start the season with two draws and one defeat from their opening three matches.
NPFL Results: Wetin We Learn From Matchday Four
Kano Pillars: Sai Masu Gida hammer Doma United 4-1 for convincing home victory.
Rivers United: Pride of Rivers remain unbeaten after dem play 1-1 draw with Nasarawa United.
Rangers: Flying Antelopes beat Kun Khalifat 4-2 to make am two wins back-to-back.
Enyimba: Aba giants suffer their third straight defeat after Inter Lagos beat dem 1-0.
Plateau United: Jos boys come from behind to defeat Shooting Stars 3-1.
Warri Wolves: Seasiders finally collect their first victory of the season against Kwara United.
Abia Warriors: Warriors secure their first win with a 2-0 away victory over Sporting Lagos.
The latest NPFL results don bring plenty football gist, from big comeback wins to penalty wahala and important victories for teams wey dey try build momentum early in the season.
As the campaign dey gather steam, every point matter, and the next round of matches fit bring even more surprises.
Last Updated on September 20, 2026 9:42 pm by Hitvibz Media
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